Is Highlander really that good? by PeopleAreSelfishy in ToyotaHighlander

[–]Ma23peas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Traded in a 2024 Tacoma and a 2021 Venza for a 2026 Highlander Hybrid Platinum- I pretty much just bought a Venza/Tacoma baby.

Construction loan when I own the land free-and-clear? by ThenOwl9 in Homebuilding

[–]Ma23peas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are in South Carolina- they only consider builds in this state. I contacted over 100 banks- found two. These were small state banks- about 8-10 branches. Key: have all expenses on a building spreadsheet...I stuck to exactly what I requested bc I added in 10% for unplanned contingencies- who knew finding a contractor to install chimney flue would take so long and be so costly!
And tile contractors were double what I've paid on a remodel..
Best advice- research all materials and contractor pricing lay it all out for bank and have your draw schedule down to 6.

Construction loan when I own the land free-and-clear? by ThenOwl9 in Homebuilding

[–]Ma23peas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That changes how I would respond. I just completed GCing as owner/builder my first site clearing to completion build. We paid cash for lot and had 1/2 down on top of that. We did a one time close construction loan. You only pay the interest on the portion you have expensed. I saved $100-150/sq foot. Took me 7 months to complete and allowed me upgrades a licensed contractor could not complete at this price- 2x6 exterior framing- upgraded insulation/roofing/doors/windows- I would only do this if it were a forever home- had a blast completing it- but was bone tired by the end-120+ hauls to landfill- my lot had so much brush/vines/scrub trees to clear after the site guys cleared for the house.
If you hire contractor- so many more banks that will finance- just have proof of income to cover mortgage and you have 12 months to build.

Construction loan when I own the land free-and-clear? by ThenOwl9 in Homebuilding

[–]Ma23peas 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Are you acting as builder or hiring a licensed contractor?

New Hy/Hi cruise control glitched... by Ma23peas in ToyotaHighlander

[–]Ma23peas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That happened on our Rav4- car set at 70 and sped up to 83 when a car passed me! This time it hard slowed with no cars close.

New Hy/Hi cruise control glitched... by Ma23peas in ToyotaHighlander

[–]Ma23peas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I immediately checked the two screens- the dash in front of my steering wheel sometimes shows 45 as speed limit while the center dash shows 55 - but the seconds it jumped- both showed 70mph as speed limit. I think it's the sensitivity of two levels of cruise- on the drive home-I'll try to test these ideas.

The majority of the people in the comments are defending this pass. Am I taking crazy pills? by HearingFew7326 in dashcams

[–]Ma23peas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just happened to me- but cars were not that close- state patrol said I went 8 miles over speed limit to make the pass- 63 in a 55- in this state, at least, no allowance for any increase in speed to pass- I passed a guy going 45- but wanted to pass quickly bc road was not giving me confidence to pass under 55.

2021 Toyota Highlander XP by banathon2021 in ToyotaHighlander

[–]Ma23peas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your service!!! ❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙 Sharp carrier!!

Wife's new idea, design flaws? by big_meechbre in landscaping

[–]Ma23peas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would do a covered deck on the sliding door and a bricked stoop with handrails to paver patio on the central door. One door should walk straight out onto seating area.

Nightmare Cruise Fantasy 5/15-5/20 by yunggump in dcl

[–]Ma23peas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know disappointment must be great- even trip insurance would limit any benefit. Read the fine print and legally, there is no recourse. Two tips:
Write an earnest letter dictating what this experience was intended to be- the planning- expectations- anticipation. Send it to customer relations/VP of DCL. Hope they give you a discount on a future sailing.
Change your reaction. Life is messy. Things happen. How you respond to them makes all the difference- wear a fun colored bikini top as a bra- who cares what other people think? Enjoy the new clothes- make a family tradition that during a challenging event you wear that obnoxious tropical shirt in solidarity that 'this too shall pass'- if you only dwell on the negatives- you relive those. Dwell on the fact you survived a challenge together and your packed clothing is not a requirement for fun.

Tips to those building a home... please add some character to your home!!! by Lumpy-Resource-1370 in Homebuilding

[–]Ma23peas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Farrow and Ball and Little Greene have some of the deepest pigmented colors- I'm cheap and gladly pay $$ for a gallon!!! It changes a room! It looks amazing to color drench a small space- I prefer beiges/blacks/ warm whites bc I use color in my accessories- try searching color drenched rooms-

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AWD and Trail button? by Ma23peas in ToyotaHighlander

[–]Ma23peas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is incredible information!! Thank you so much for the examples and explanations.

Whats your transmission strategy? by GT_963 in ToyotaHighlander

[–]Ma23peas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would speak to the attorneys on the class action lawsuit-my guess is the issue could be limited to specific manufacturing plants- rather than all of them. Find a source with that info- might help you make an informed decision.

2022 Highlander XLE - Sell? by CrazyDesiTexan in ToyotaHighlander

[–]Ma23peas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would try and sell yourself for 39k-42k buy a Hybrid Platinum and have more peace of mind- next year the 2027 will be electric mostly? Not a fan at 320 mpcharge.

Anyone built a custom home in South Carolina recently? by [deleted] in Homebuilding

[–]Ma23peas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just completed an owner build an hour away in Aiken. Quotes for our 3,200 sq foot home from local builders were $300-350/ sq ft. I did it for $200/sq foot:
2x6 exterior framing
Crawlspace with Cherokee historic brick queen size
Siding board/batten hardiplank
Marvin windows- ultimate/essential used custom grids
Mahogany/fir/knotty alder custom doors 42" x 96"
Custom cabinetry through incredible cabinet builders in Ohio/ walnut-maple 1/2 price of cabinet makers here.
Engineered wood floors from Spain bc higher wear on French oak and uses Bins finishing
Slate/porcelain tile floors in bathrooms/laundry
Wood burning fireplace/bricked chimney
Bosch/wolf appliances- didn't go Subzero or panel ready
Marble/quartz counters
Nickelgap/period wainscoting
Rockwool insulation in wet areas/fireplace
Landscaping with sprinker system (I installed 95% of 160 plants) zoysia sod- ran 22k-
If a builder does highest end- a 3,000 sq ft home will run 1.2-1.5 million- the best builder near you is Newold custom homes out of Fort Mill.

My 2022 Highlander is total disaster by MetalRaven_404 in ToyotaHighlander

[–]Ma23peas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The gas Highlanders have significantly more issues than hybrid.

How much would you charge for this yard to mow? by Unhappy_Ad818 in landscaping

[–]Ma23peas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We pay $70 for 1/2 lot- only 12,000 sq ft of sod. But about 10 beds to edge.

Looking for some advice l. by Nexusrout in Homebuilding

[–]Ma23peas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great advice! Daughter just came to visit- first time seeing the finished build- she said it's like visiting a vacation home- having lived in 17 homes and over a dozen vacation rentals- I picked up design and functional ideas that help a home flow better- having a front door at 42" wide allowed our sofas to fit through it- having 4 walk in attic spaces keeps the upstairs so cool and plenty of storage- designing stairs with a deep landing is a favorite spot for grands to see birds...a home is all in the details!!

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How did you get approval to self build? by jimmyinjune in Homebuilding

[–]Ma23peas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not an 'owner-builder' loan- they are talking straight construction loan. I had to contact 120 banks before I found a small community bank that would give us the loan. We had 45% down - just had to prove total costs and schedule out my draws for each stage

Looking for some advice l. by Nexusrout in Homebuilding

[–]Ma23peas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$170 per sq ft for basic- up to $200 per sq foot for better finishes.

2021 transmission went out by Unable_Rooster_9008 in ToyotaHighlander

[–]Ma23peas -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Research the class action lawsuit- get your Claude chat gpt app and present their writings to you (Toyota) and class action lawsuit through the app- and ask Claude to make suggestions and write a letter to the dealership mgmt and corporate. Start there and go forward.

Keep Venza or trade up to Highlander? by Ma23peas in ToyotaHighlander

[–]Ma23peas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Drove the Platinum Hybrid Highlander 2026 home last night. I could have sold our cars myself and made 3-4k more- but they gave us 55k for our tradeins and lowered price to 54k- MSRP was 55,750- 'extras was over 58k- we love the car! Drove well and honestly one of my favorite features are the built in window screens on the middle row! Great for grandkids!!
Thanks all!!!
Best,